Toaru Kagaku no Railgun
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EP 1Mikoto and allies confront bank robbers after Ruiko is injured during a rescue attempt.
Oct 3, 2009Accelerator, Kuroko, Kazari, and Ruiko engage a group of bank robbers. Ruiko attempts to save an innocent bystander but sustains injuries in the process. Enraged by this harm, Mikoto unleashes her railgun abilities against the criminals. The group acts together to stop the robbery while dealing with the consequences of Ruiko's injury. Mikoto's anger drives her to use her electromagnetic powers aggressively to protect others and defeat the attackers. The incident highlights the risks involved in their intervention and Mikoto's protective nature toward her friends and civilians.
EP 2Rehydration is Essential When Working Under the Hot Sun
Oct 10, 2009Mikoto and Kuroko face disciplinary action for misusing their abilities within the dormitory. As a consequence, they are assigned the task of cleaning the swimming pool. While performing this duty under the sun, Kuroko accidentally consumes a potent aphrodisiac. This ingestion causes her to feel unusually energetic and playful. The situation escalates as she struggles to manage these unexpected physical reactions while continuing her assigned chores. The narrative focuses on the immediate aftermath of their punishment and the subsequent complications arising from the accidental ingestion, highlighting the characters' interactions during this specific incident.
EP 3fillerKazari and Ruiko visit School Garden while a Tokiwadai student is attacked over her eyebrows.
Oct 17, 2009Kazari and Ruiko accompany Mikoto and Kuroko to the School Garden, an elite district in Academy City. Ruiko borrows a Tokiwadai uniform after her own gets wet. While visiting a cake shop, Kuroko and Kazari are summoned to Judgment regarding a case where Tokiwadai students were tazed and had permanent marker eyebrows. Mistaken for a student due to her borrowed attire, Ruiko is attacked in the bathroom and becomes a victim. Kuroko and Uiharu identify suspect Miho Juufuku, a Level-2 esper with invisibility powers. Ruiko confirms Miho’s identity by spotting her reflection in a mirror. The group uses the garden’s cameras to corner Miho, who confesses that her boyfriend left her for a Tokiwadai student because of her eyebrows. Ruiko forgives Miho and compliments her appearance, bringing her joy. As Miho is arrested, Mikoto questions how a Level-2 esper achieved such power.
EP 4Mikoto demands a duel with Kamijo after an awkward initial encounter.
Oct 24, 2009Mikoto experiences awkwardness upon running into Kamijo. Later that day, she challenges him to a duel. She fights with full effort, but there is a possibility that she cannot match Kamijo’s powers.
EP 5Uiharu and Kuroko argue, recalling their past as young Judgment recruits and a life-long promise.
Oct 31, 2009A disagreement between Uiharu and Kuroko triggers memories of their time as young recruits for the Judgment organization. The recollections focus on a dangerous mission they undertook together during their youth. This shared experience forged a deep bond, resulting in a life-long promise made between the two friends. The narrative explores how this past event continues to influence their current relationship and interactions.
EP 6Judgment Investigates Bomb Threats While Mikoto Acts Independently
Nov 7, 2009Explosives are being planted throughout Academy City, prompting the Judgment organization to launch an investigation to identify and apprehend the culprit. Mikoto desires to participate in the operation but chooses to bypass official channels. She utilizes Uiharu’s identification badge to conduct her own unauthorized inquiry into the matter. This independent action allows her to pursue the case separately from the main team, creating a parallel effort to resolve the security crisis within the city.
EP 7Kuroko and Konori suspect Judgement officers are bomber targets while Uiharu faces danger
Nov 14, 2009Kuroko and Konori start to suspect that Judgement officers are the actual targets of a mysterious bomber. Meanwhile, Uiharu, Mikoto, and Saten encounter an explosive situation while they are out shopping. The narrative shifts between the investigators' growing concerns and the immediate danger faced by the other characters in a public setting. This episode highlights the contrast between the strategic suspicions of the law enforcement members and the sudden, chaotic events threatening the civilians. The bomber's identity and motives remain unclear, adding tension to the unfolding events as the characters navigate their respective crises.
EP 8Mikoto and Kuroko investigate Kaitabi's coma after his sudden display of power
Nov 21, 2009After witnessing Kaitabi's shocking display of strength, Mikoto and Kuroko ponder the ramifications and wonder if Level Uppers actually exist. Before they can find answers to these questions, Kaitabi mysteriously slips into a coma. The two characters are left to deal with the immediate aftermath of this sudden medical crisis while trying to understand the implications of the power they just witnessed.
EP 9Mikoto and Kuroko question Dr. Kiyami while Saten considers using a Level Upper.
Nov 28, 2009Mikoto and Kuroko interrogate Dr. Kiyami regarding the side effects associated with Level Uppers. Meanwhile, Saten contemplates whether she should utilize a Level Upper she recently discovered. She is aware that using this item could lead to dangerous consequences, creating a dilemma about the potential risks involved in its application.
EP 10Saten’s Coma After Level Upper Confession Links Recent Patients
Dec 5, 2009Following her confession to Uiharu regarding the use of a Level Upper, Saten falls into a coma. Subsequently, Mikoto and Kuroko uncover a connection among all the recent coma patients, revealing that they are linked in multiple ways.
EP 11Mikoto discovers Dr. Kiyama's true motivation after a mental connection.
Dec 12, 2009Mikoto accidentally links minds with Dr. Kiyama, revealing the underlying reasons for his actions. As the situation escalates, the network loses control, leading to a dangerous confrontation. Mikoto faces a terrifying monster directly during this crisis. The episode explores the psychological connection between the characters while introducing a physical threat resulting from the system failure. This sequence highlights the consequences of the mental intrusion and the immediate danger posed by the out-of-control network environment.
EP 12The girls race to stop a monster from reaching a nuclear power plant.
Dec 19, 2009The female characters collaborate to prevent a monstrous entity from arriving at a nuclear power facility. Uiharu’s actions manage to decelerate the creature, but Mikoto may be the sole individual capable of halting its destructive path.
EP 13fillerThe girls model swimsuits in a malfunctioning holographic studio, leading to chaotic environments and a public broadcast mishap.
Dec 26, 2009Kinuho and Maaya recruit Mikoto, Kuroko, Kazari, Ruiko, Konori, and Kuroko’s rival Mitsuko Kongou to model for an online swimsuit catalog. They shoot in a holographic studio capable of replicating various environments, but the system malfunctions, shifting settings to a blizzard, desert, hurricane, and the moon with a 2001: A Space Odyssey homage. While repairs are made, the group prepares curry for lunch. Mitsuko attempts cooking without experience, eventually admitting her lack of skill to Kinuho and Maaya, who enlist Konori’s help to create a successful photo op. After the others leave, Mikoto tries on a frilly swimsuit she initially rejected due to peer pressure. She unknowingly broadcasts her actions to a public billboard, which Touma observes while passing by.
EP 14fillerLevel Upper students attend special classes to surpass limits and regain powers.
Jan 9, 2010Ruiko and other Level Upper users attend a special class at a certain high school. Their teacher, Komoe Tsukuyomi, teaches them about personal reality for ability development. During lunch, Ruiko meets Miho, with whom she has exchanged letters since their incident. For PE, Yomikawa makes the class run laps to show how to surpass limits. Elder Sister, a gangster Mikoto fought previously, complains that the classes are punishment for using Level Upper. Ruiko tells her they deserved it for cheating. Komoe later explains the classes are lessons to motivate students to regain their powers. Her speech impresses the class, encouraging Ruiko to keep trying. After receiving a letter from Miho, who wants to follow her example, Ruiko reunites with Mikoto, Kuroko, and Kazari.
EP 15Skill Out members attack espers while Mikoto and Kuroko investigate the gang in Academy City's 10th District.
Jan 16, 2010Mitsuko is attacked by the Big Spiders, a Skill-Out gang targeting espers, but is rescued by a mysterious long-haired man with a spider tattoo. Konori recognizes this man, who is linked to the gang's leader, Wataru Kurozuma. Mikoto and Kuroko investigate the gang's territory in Academy City's 10th District and meet the same man, who guides them to the hideout. Inside, the group faces trouble when the gang uses a Capacity Down device to disrupt their esper abilities. The mysterious man disables the device, identifies the leader as Hebitani Tsuguo, and claims to be the real Kurozuma. He defeats the gang single-handedly. Konori then approaches him, revealing she is an old acquaintance. This incident is part of a series of indiscriminate attacks by the Big Spiders.
EP 16Mikoto confronts Konori about her past with the Big Spiders and Kurozuma.
Jan 23, 2010After Konori avoids work, Mikoto meets her roommate Aomi Yanagisako, who reveals Konori’s former membership in the Big Spiders and her past relationship with Kurozuma. Upon learning of an upcoming Anti-Skills crackdown on Skill-Out gangs, Mikoto urges Konori to move on. Konori explains she left the gang after Kurozuma supposedly died in a fire, later joining Judgment. Kurozuma reveals he survived the fire and was hospitalized, while Konori pleads with him to stop his solo campaign against the Big Spiders. Mikoto eventually understands Konori’s perspective. During the operation, Mikoto, Kuroko, and Konori assist Kurozuma in disabling the gang’s weapons, including Capacity Down. When Hebitani threatens to detonate a chest bomb, Kurozuma knocks him out. As Anti-Skills arrest the Big Spiders, Kurozuma asks Konori to arrest him, restoring their trust and friendship.
EP 17fillerTsuzuri meets Haruki Kōnoe at an arcade and finds inspiration through gaming and helping others.
Jan 30, 2010Tsuzuri spends a difficult day doing a curfew run at an arcade, where she encounters Haruki Kōnoe, a classmate of Kazari and Ruiko. With her Anti-Skill duties becoming overwhelming, Yomikawa grants her a day off to complete her teaching tasks. She returns to the arcade to teach Kōnoe how to unlock a secret character in her favorite beat 'em up, Gekisho 9. Later, while Komoe carries a drunken Yomikawa home, she delivers a speech about the joy of helping others, which motivates Tsuzuri. After assisting a mischievous nun and a burger-loving miko, a small earthquake strikes while she helps a girl retrieve a missing pendant. Tsuzuri returns to the arcade to play Gekisho 9 against Kōnoe, both using the secret character. As they walk home, Kōnoe expresses interest in a potential sequel, thanking her for their interaction. Tsuzuri later learns he has transferred to a game-design school sponsored by the creators of Gekisho, which brings her happiness and strengthens her resolve to improve.
EP 18fillerKuroko and Mikoto investigate the Dorm Supervisor's softer side at an orphanage in Asunaro Park.
Feb 6, 2010Seeking revenge for previous disciplinary actions, Kuroko and Mikoto follow the Dorm Supervisor to Asunaro Park, where she visits an orphanage for Child Errors. They discover her gentle nature and observe her interactions with teacher Daigo and students Kazari and Ruiko, leading them to believe the Supervisor is in love with Daigo. Kuroko attempts to facilitate a romance to improve the Supervisor's dormitory attitude. During a failed cake-baking attempt and a subsequent party, the Supervisor protects a child during an earthquake, earning Daigo's praise. Later, Daigo discusses marrying an older woman, which the girls misinterpret as a proposal to the Supervisor. He reveals his intention to propose to Kazuko Shigenomori instead. Accepting this, the Supervisor returns to her strict demeanor while maintaining friendship with Daigo.
EP 19fillerTokiwadai Dormitory Midsummer Festival Features Maid-Themed Activities and Mikoto's Stage Debut
Feb 13, 2010The Tokiwadai Middle School dormitory hosts an exclusive Midsummer Festival where most attendees wear maid outfits. Kuroko assists Maika Tsuchimikado in the kitchen while Mikoto guides Ruiko and Kazari through the event, with Kazari eager to experience Tokiwadai student life. Mikoto becomes anxious about her upcoming stage performance as expectations rise. During her nervous backstage preparation, she encounters Touma and, assuming he intends to mock her, chases him away. This action helps her release her stress, allowing her to deliver a beautiful violin solo to the audience.
EP 20Poltergeist: Earthquake disrupts Mitsuko as Erii arrives and Poltergeist incidents escalate
Feb 20, 2010A nighttime earthquake interrupts Mitsuko’s studies, causing her teacup and doll collection to float mysteriously. The following day, Daigo informs Kazari that transfer student Erii Haruue will be her new roommate. Mikoto and Ruiko show Erii around the city, while Kazari, Kuroko, and Konori attend a meeting with Therestina Kihara Lifeline of the Multi Active Rescue regarding Poltergeist incidents caused by espers losing control. That evening, Mikoto and Kuroko skip curfew to celebrate Erii’s arrival at a fireworks festival with Ruiko and Konori. Erii becomes entranced by memories and wanders off. Konori discovers the incidents are intentional, but another event occurs near Kazari and Erii. Therestina saves them from a falling lamppost as a familiar woman appears in the crowd below.
EP 21Mikoto investigates Erii after Poltergeist attacks linked to her presence.
Feb 27, 2010After Poltergeist incidents, Mikoto suspects Kiyama, but Kuroko points to Erii due to location patterns. A secret investigation reveals Erii, a Level-2 telepath, can trigger Level-4 powers. During a park visit, Erii enters a trance, causing a violent attack that angers Kazari toward Kuroko. Therestina tests Erii at the MAR Base Research Laboratory to clear her name. Erii explains her trances are triggered by hearing the voice of her childhood friend, Banri Edasaki, another telepath. Showing a photo in her pendant, Mikoto identifies Banri as a former Child Error student of Kiyama who is currently in a coma.
EP 22Erii reveals her telepathic past with Banri while Mikoto investigates the Level Upper and Poltergeist crisis.
Mar 6, 2010Erii reveals she and Banri were telepaths raised in an orphanage for Child Errors, but she has recently sensed Banri’s suffering and searched for her. Mikoto explains the Level Upper experiment to Therestina, who theorizes that Kiyama’s comatose students cause the Poltergeist incidents. This theory deepens the rift between Kazari and Kuroko. Mikoto later learns Kiyama was released and that unresolved Poltergeists threaten Academy City. Investigating a Gensei facility, Mikoto finds Kiyama at a hospital where Heaven Canceller treats the comatose students. Heaven Canceller explains Gensei’s plan to create Level 6 espers using Ability Crystals from失控 espers. Kiyama bailed out to find a cure, but without the First Sample, their efforts triggered the Poltergeists. Therestina arrives and demands custody of the children. Mikoto chooses Therestina’s side to give the children a chance, convincing a heartbroken Kiyama to trust the authorities.
EP 23Mikoto confronts Therestina at the MAR Base Research Laboratory
Mar 13, 2010Kazari attempts to secure Kiyama’s data for MAR, but Therestina destroys it and denies access to Erii and the children. The group discovers Therestina is Gensei’s granddaughter and the first Ability Crystal test subject. Mikoto battles Therestina at the MAR Base Research Laboratory but is defeated by Capacity Down. Therestina departs with Erii and the children, leaving Mikoto to be rescued by Mitsuko. Feeling responsible, Mikoto isolates herself until Ruiko intervenes, encouraging her to rely on others and reconciling Kazari and Kuroko. Upon learning Kiyama pursues the MAR convoy, Mikoto, Kuroko, Kazari, Ruiko, Konori, and Mitsuko set out to rescue Erii and the others from their new location.
EP 24Mikoto and allies defeat Therestina to save children from Level 6 plot
Mar 20, 2010Kiyama pursues MAR trailers, unaware they are decoys, but is rescued by Mikoto. Kuroko, Mitsuko, Yomikawa, Tsuzuri, and Anti-Skills hold off MAR Troops while Kiyama, Kazari, and Ruiko approach Kihara's laboratory. Mikoto defends them from Therestina's giant mech, which Kuroko helps destroy using its arm as a railgun. The group reaches the underground lab holding Erii and the children, but Therestina survives and activates Capacity Down to weaken the espers. Her plan involves using a First Sample to force Erii to become a Level 6 esper, destroying the city. Ruiko, unaffected by the ability, destroys the controls, enabling Mikoto to defeat Therestina. Kiyama uses the sample to create a cure, awakening Banri and the others. The recovering children send a birthday message to Kiyama via blimp as Mikoto and her friends watch.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Toaru Kagaku no Railgun have?
- Toaru Kagaku no Railgun has 24 episodes.
- When did Toaru Kagaku no Railgun come out?
- Toaru Kagaku no Railgun came out in 2009.
- Which studio made Toaru Kagaku no Railgun?
- Toaru Kagaku no Railgun was produced by J.C.STAFF.
- Who directed Toaru Kagaku no Railgun?
- Toaru Kagaku no Railgun was directed by Tatsuyuki Nagai.
- Is Toaru Kagaku no Railgun finished?
- Current status of Toaru Kagaku no Railgun: Finished.